KR102357958B1 - Joint guard based on microcurrent stimulation - Google Patents

Abstract

A joint protector based on microcurrent stimulation, according to the present invention, is characterized by comprising: a protector main body inserted and worn like an arm warmer, elastically in contact with the skin, and formed of fiber materials having elasticity; an electrode pad provided on an inner circumferential surface of the protector main body, in contact with the body of a user, and configured to cause stimulation by means of microcurrent; and a controller electrically connected to the electrode pad of the protector main body by means of a connection part and configured to control whether microcurrent is generated through the electrode pad. According to the present invention, the joint protector based on microcurrent stimulation is convenient to insert and wear like an arm warmer and is configured to provide stimulation by means of microcurrent on a joint area of the body of a user, thereby having the effect of simultaneously providing compression protection and microcurrent stimulation functions for the joint.

Description

Guard for joints based on microcurrent stimulation {JOINT GUARD BASED ON MICROCURRENT STIMULATION}

The present invention relates to a micro-current stimulation-based joint protector, which performs a compression protection function on the joints of the human body and at the same time applies a micro-current like EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) to help the joints recover It relates to a joint protector that gives.

A weak electric current called bioelectric current flows through the human body. These biological currents function to maintain health by transferring information between the cerebrum and organs. When health deteriorates, the biocurrent weakens and indicates instability.

On the other hand, a micro-current equivalent to the bio-current can help metabolism and blood circulation, and improve the natural healing power. The micro-current of about 0.06 mA is weak alkalinity of blood, dilation of blood vessels, normalization of blood pressure, promotion of diuresis, normalization of pulse, strengthening of heart, increase of collagen synthesis rate, promotion of white blood cell migration, sterilization effect, inhibition of bacterial growth, inhibition of growth of E. coli , microvascular blood circulation promotion, protein synthesis ability promotion, treatment speed doubling, fatigue recovery promotion, autonomic nerve correction, growth promotion, moisture purification, odor removal, etc.

In addition, the research revealed that microcurrent stimulation can activate tissue healing and recovery processes, and the intracellular ATP resynthesis, protein synthesis, and DNA replication rates can be increased by direct electrical stimulation.

In addition, attempts to help the joint recovery of the body through such electrical stimulation are also appearing, and the technology for this is also being introduced.

As a prior art related to joint protection through microcurrent stimulation, Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2020-0130048 discloses 'EMS knee protector and knee brace'.

The EMS knee protector according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a knee sleeve that is provided with a patellar opening and is worn on the leg while surrounding the knee so that the kneecap is opened; And it is built into the knee sleeve, it is preferable to include an electrical stimulation unit for providing electrical stimulation to the back of the thigh and calf.

Such prior art holds the knee joint while being worn on the leg so that the patella is open after cruciate ligament surgery or knee injury, and holds the knee joint so that rehabilitation exercise is possible even in daily life. stability can be ensured.

However, in the case of the above-described orthosis, it is specific only to the knee, and there is a limitation in that its versatility is insufficient to be applied to various joints of the human body.

Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, as a micro-current stimulation-based protector, a micro-current is provided to the joints of the human body to promote the recovery of the joints, including versatility for various joint parts of the human body, The need to provide a new and advanced joint protector is being met.

The main object of the present invention is to provide a joint protector that can be easily worn like a toe, and that not only protects the joint from pressure, but also promotes the recovery of the joint by vomiting the micro-current stimulation effect.

Another object of the present invention is to enhance the conductivity of an electrode pad and to provide elasticity at the same time.

Another object of the present invention is to further strengthen the elastic force by configuring the electrode pad in a multi-layer structure.

An additional object of the present invention is to allow the user to control whether or not to stimulate the microcurrent and the degree of stimulation through the user's smartphone.

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In order to achieve the above object, the micro-current stimulation-based joint protector according to the present invention includes a protector body made of a fiber material having elasticity, which is inserted and worn like a tosh and is in contact with the skin elastically; an electrode pad that is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the protector body and is in contact with the user's body to generate stimulation by a microcurrent; and a controller that is electrically connected to the electrode pad of the protector body through a connection part and controls whether or not a microcurrent is generated through the electrode pad.

Furthermore, the electrode pad is provided at a position corresponding to the joint of the human body, and as it comes into contact with the joint of the human body, stimulation by a microcurrent is applied.

In addition, the electrode pad, 5 to 20 parts by weight of conductive silicone, 1 to 5 parts by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene, 1 to 10 parts by weight of conductive fiber, and polyamide 66 (polyamide 66) ), polyurethane (polyurethane), polyolefin (polyolefine), characterized in that it comprises 65 to 92 parts by weight of a fiber base including at least one of cellulose acetate (cellulose acetate).

In addition, the electrode pad, as being in contact with the user's body, comprising at least any one of medical polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-toxic non-conductive rubber, and a contact layer having a thickness of 0.2 to 0.7 mm, and the conductive layer A conductive layer that is laminated on the upper surface, including a conductive material, and electrically connected to the controller via the connection part, and is laminated between the conductive layer and the protector body, and is made of medical polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-toxic non-conductive rubbers. It is characterized in that it includes a non-contact layer including at least one.

The micro-current stimulation-based joint protector according to the present invention,

1) It can be worn by simply inserting it like a toe, while providing stimulation by micro-current to the joints of the user's body, thereby providing compression protection and micro-current stimulation to the joints at the same time.

2) Conductive silicone, conductive fiber, fiber base, and further polytetrafluoroethylene are added to the electrode pad to provide conductivity and elasticity at the same time,

3) The electrode pad is composed of a three-layer structure of a contact layer, a conductive layer, and a non-contact layer so that it is conductive and at the same time reinforces the pressure protection function against the skin.

4) It has the effect of allowing the user to easily control whether or not the micro-current is generated and the intensity of the generation through the user's smartphone.

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1 is a conceptual view showing the appearance of the joint protector of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a shape inverted for the joint protector of the present invention.
3 is a cross-sectional view of an electrode pad;
Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view from above of the joint protector of the present invention.
5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a controller according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are not drawn to scale, and like reference numbers in each drawing refer to like elements.

1 is a conceptual diagram showing the appearance of the joint protector of the present invention, Figure 2 is a conceptual view showing the shape of the joint protector of the present invention inverted.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the joint protector (1) of the present invention will be described. The joint protector (1) of the present invention is basically a protector body as it is fitted and worn like a tosh and is in contact with the skin elastically. (10), the electrode pad 20, characterized in that it includes a controller (30).

The protector body 10 forms the exterior of the joint protector 1, and has a shape that can be worn by being inserted into a part of the body and having a hollow like a tossie. The protector body 10 is made of an elastic material, and the term "elastic material" is not limited here, but may preferably be a fibrous material having elasticity.

At this time, the elastic fiber-based material constituting the protector body 10 is preferably polytetrafluoroethylene, cellulose acetate, polyurethane, polyamide 66, poly It may be at least any one of ester, polyolefine, rayon, and viscose, or it may be a material that further includes synthetic fibers to increase elasticity even if not mentioned in these fibrous materials .

Polytetrafluoroethylene is a non-flammable fluororesin belonging to the organic polymer family, consisting of large molecules made by chemically bonding many small molecules (units) in the form of chains or nets. It is resistant to heat, has an extremely low coefficient of friction, and has good chemical resistance. It is known as a component of Gore-Tex.

Cellulose acetate is an acetate ester obtained by acetylating a hydroxyl group in a cellulose molecule. It is made by mixing acetic anhydride and concentrated sulfuric acid with fiber, and although its tensile strength is lower than other fibers, it is light and absorbs less moisture, provides a soft feel, and has high resistance to mold.

Polyurethane refers to a polymer produced by repeatedly making urethane groups through an addition reaction between alcohol and isocyanate. It has good ozone and abrasion resistance and excellent elasticity. It is known as a material constituting spandex fibers.

Polyamide 66 is a kind of polyamide-based synthetic fiber. As it is a nylon-based material, it has excellent elasticity, high strength, and excellent friction resistance and elasticity. In addition, it has good chemical resistance, dyeability, and easy mixing with other fibers.

Polyester, that is, polyester fiber, is a synthetic fiber obtained by spinning polyester such as a condensation polymer of terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol. It has sufficient acid and alkali resistance, high mechanical strength, and excellent durability. .

Polyolefine, or polyolefin fiber, is a synthetic fiber composed of at least 85% polyolefin, particularly polyethylene and polypropylene, and is known for its excellent elasticity, resistance to acids and bases, and excellent electrical insulation.

Rayon is widely known to exhibit silk-like texture and properties, and is a man-made fiber. It is made from purified cellulose, primarily from dissolved pulp, which is a chemically transformed soluble compound. It has good hygroscopicity and is soft to the touch. In addition, the appearance is similar to silk fiber, smooth and less prone to static electricity.

Viscose is also a type of rayon, and it has the characteristics of being shiny and luxurious, and having good hygroscopicity. It has excellent wearability and warmth.

Therefore, the joint protector (1) is characterized in that it provides an appearance as if wearing a tosi, as the exterior is composed of a fiber material, while also providing a pressure protection function for the joint.

The electrode pad 20 is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the protector body 10 and comes in contact with the user's body to generate stimulation by a microcurrent. As for the electrode pad 20, it is also possible that the wide electrode pad 20 is integrally provided inside the protector body 10, or it is also possible that the electrode pad 20 in the form of being divided into several pieces is provided.

In the case of the electrode pad 20, it may be a shape having a pattern, not a simple shape as shown in FIG. That is, it may be formed by printing and coating the gel material containing the above-described conductive material on the inner circumferential surface of the protector body 10 according to the shape of the joint of the body part.

Therefore, by knitting a pattern to match the joint shape of the joint protector (1) worn in this way, and printing and coating the conductive gel containing the conductive material according to the pattern, the shape of the joint protector (1) of high elasticity is strongly different from the skin. It is to provide a joint protector (1) that can be attached to the joint to maximize the effect of providing a micro-current to the joint, and is worn like a tosh.

The electrode pad 20 is preferably made of a conductive gel material having elasticity, and is in contact with the user's body and serves to provide stimulation by a micro-current to the contact portion.

The electrode pad 20 is a flexible gel-type material including a conductive material, and is connected to a controller 30 to be described later to receive a microcurrent from the controller 30 and provide it to the human body. The electrode pad 20 may be preferably laminated on the inner circumferential surface of the protector body 10 .

The electrode pad 20 may include at least one of conductive silicon and conductive fiber to provide conductivity.

Conductive silicon is silicon made by adding carbon to silicon. Since normal silicon does not conduct electricity, carbon powder is added to increase conductivity. In the case of conductive fiber, a metal thread is twisted together with a conventional fiber, or copper or silver is coated on the surface of a fiber material, and refers to a fiber having excellent electrical conductivity. Here, a polyester fiber may be preferably used as the fiber material, and in the present invention, the conductive fiber refers to a polyester fiber in which a metal thread made of either copper or silver is twisted together or coated with copper or silver.

Most preferably, the above-described electrode pad 20 includes 5 to 20 parts by weight of conductive silicon, 1 to 5 parts by weight of polytetrafluoroethylene, 1 to 10 parts by weight of conductive fiber, and poly Amide 66 (polyamide 66), polyurethane (polyurethane), polyolefin (polyolefine), cellulose acetate (cellulose acetate) may be configured to include 65 to 92 parts by weight of a fiber base including at least one.

Since the composition for the electrode pad 20 may be used as a conductive composition having a single-layer structure constituting the electrode pad 20 described above, the electrode pad 20 may be made of the composition described above, or a conductive layer to be described later ( 24) may be made of the above-described electrode pad 20 composition.

Alternatively, it is also possible to be used as a fixing fiber material for fixing the above-described multi-structured electrode pad 20 to the protector body 10 . Therefore, when fixing the electrode pad 20 to the protector body 10, the electrode pad 20 is sewn to the protector body 10 through the fiber material of the above-described composition on the edge of the electrode pad 20 and fixed. By doing so, the composition described above can be used as a fixing material for fixing the electrode body and the protector body 10 .

Further, a metal connection terminal 21 may be provided on one side of the electrode pad 20 , and this connection terminal 21 is electrically connected to the controller 30 and a connection part 22 to be described later) or a separate power line. It is connected or one side of the connection terminal 21 is in contact with the controller 30 , so that a microcurrent may be applied to the electrode pad 20 via the connection terminal 21 .

3 is a cross-sectional view of an electrode pad.

Referring to FIG. 3 , the electrode pad 20 may have a single-layer configuration, or the contact layer 23 in contact with the human body and the contact layer 23 are sequentially laminated toward the protector body 10 side. The conductive layer 24 and the non-contact layer 25 may have a multi-layered structure.

Here, the contact layer 23 includes at least one of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-toxic non-conductive rubber materials to have a thickness of 0.2 to 0.7 mm. Most preferably, it is formed to a thickness of about 0.5 mm, and the conductive layer 24 may be formed to perform a multifunctional treatment protector function in close contact with the user's skin.

In this embodiment, it is preferable to use a PVC containing 30 parts by weight to 80 parts by weight of a plasticizer and 1 to 3 parts by weight of stilbene oxide based on 100 parts by weight of the vinyl chloride resin. In addition, the non-toxic non-conductive rubber is an elastic rubber having a hardness of 60 or less Shore A and an electrical resistance of 1,012 Ω or more, and may be made of any one of synthetic rubber, natural rubber, or silicone rubber.

The conductive layer 24 is positioned between the contact layer 23 and the non-contact layer 25, and there is no damage to bending due to an external force, and in order to facilitate fabrication of a patch-type electrode, it may be formed with a cloth electrode using a conductive cloth.

The non-contact layer 25 is formed by including at least one of a material of medical PVC and non-toxic non-conductive rubber in the same way as the contact layer 23 , and unlike the contact layer 23 , the thickness may be formed without limitation. . The non-contact layer 25 is positioned on the inner circumferential surface of the protector body 10 in contact with the protector body 10 so as to face the inner circumferential surface of the protector body 10 .

In addition, preferably, the connection terminal 21 provided on one side of the electrode pad 20 and the controller 30 to be described later are electrically connected by the connection part 22 having a predetermined width in a state made of a conductive material. can be Preferably, the connection part 22 performs a function of electrically connecting the electrode pad 20 and the controller 30 by connecting the conductive layer 24 of the electrode pad 20 and the controller 30 . Here, the connecting portion 22 may preferably be made of a conductive silicon material.

The controller 30 is provided on one side of the protector body 10, preferably provided on one side of the surface of the protector main body 10, preferably provided at a position where the user can easily operate it. The controller 30 performs a function of controlling whether or not a micro-current is generated through the electrode pad 20 while being electrically connected to the electrode pad 20 by the connection part 22 as described above.

In addition, since the controller 30 has a built-in battery, a microcurrent can be generated and supplied to the electrode pad 20 without a separate power source, or connected to a separate power source and supplied with a current to generate a microcurrent to the electrode pad (20) can serve to supply.

In addition, when the controller 30 supplies the microcurrent to the electrode pad 20 , the controller 30 preferably supplies the microcurrent to the connection terminal 21 , and the microcurrent supplied to the connection terminal 21 is the electrode pad It is also possible to apply the microcurrent from the electrode pad 20 by being transmitted to the 20 , or it is also possible to apply the microcurrent from the controller 30 to the electrode pad 20 through the above-described connection part 22 . do.

Here, when it is said that a microcurrent is applied to the electrode pad 20, since the connection part 22 is connected to the conductive layer 24 of the electrode pad, the conductive layer 24 receives a current and a high-frequency signal by the microcurrent can be generated and radiated through the contact layer 23, whereby stimulation by microcurrent is generated in the electrode pad 20, and the stimulation by microcurrent can be delivered to a portion in contact with the user's body. .

In addition, the controller 30 may be provided with a separate on/off switch, etc., so it is based on being able to control the on/off of the microcurrent, or the controller 30 is linked with the user's smartphone, etc. as will be described later. Accordingly, it is also possible to perform the on/off function of the microcurrent.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view from above of the joint protector of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 4, once again explaining the joint protector (1) of the present invention, the joint protector (1) of the present invention is provided with a controller 30 on the surface exposed to the outside of the protector body (10), the human body An electrode pad 20 is provided on the inner circumferential surface in contact with the joint. In addition, the controller 30 and the electrode pad 20 are electrically connected through the connection part 22 , and accordingly, the electrode pad 20 receives a microcurrent by the controller 30 to the electrode pad 20 . ) is located on the part of the human body, that is, the electrode pad 20 and the joint of the human body in close contact with stimulation by the microcurrent.

Here, since the electrode pad 20 preferably has a shape corresponding to the joint of the human body, when the user wears the joint protector 1, the user wears the joint protector 1 and the contact area of the joint is fine. The application of electrical stimulation through an electric current.

Accordingly, it is possible to promote joint damage recovery based on stimulation using microcurrent, and the electrode pad 20, the controller 30, and the joint protector 1 that can apply electrical stimulation are integrally formed to separate the joint. Even if you do not prepare a device, it is possible to easily apply electrical stimulation to the joints by wearing the joint protector (1) like a tossie.

5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a controller according to the present invention.

5, the controller 30 of the present invention is configured to include a communication unit 31 and an intensity control unit 32, so that the degree of microcurrent stimulation can be easily controlled using a user's smartphone. .

The communication unit 31 is connected to the user's smartphone through communication, and in this case, the subject performing the communication is not limited in the method such as Wi-fi, Wi-fi direct, Bluetooth, nfc beacon communication, etc. That is, by searching for the controller 30 of the joint protector 1 through the user's smartphone located in a short distance, the smart phone and the controller 30 of the joint protector 1 can be connected and processed.

The intensity control unit 32 performs a function of controlling the generation intensity of the microcurrent according to the reception of a control signal by a smart phone possessed by the user. As a control signal for on/off or intensity adjustment is received, it is possible to control whether or not the micro-current is generated and the degree of generation.

In this way, the user can more easily and conveniently manipulate whether or not the microcurrent is generated and the intensity of the microcurrent of the joint protector 1 by the smartphone he/she owns, thereby further enhancing the microcurrent stimulation effect. .
As described so far, the configuration and action of the micro-current stimulation-based joint protector according to the present invention are expressed in the above description and drawings, but this is merely an example and the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the above description and drawings. It goes without saying that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

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1: joint protector 10: protector body
20: electrode pad 21: connection terminal
22: connection part 23: contact layer
24: conductive layer 25: non-contact layer
30: controller 31: communication unit
32: strength control unit

Claims (8)

As a joint protector based on microcurrent stimulation,
A protector body made of a textile material having elasticity, which is worn by being fitted and elastically in contact with the skin;
an electrode pad that is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the protector body and is in contact with the user's body to generate stimulation by microcurrent;
A controller that is electrically connected to the electrode pad of the protector body through a connection part and controls whether or not a microcurrent is generated through the electrode pad; including,
The electrode pad,
As being in contact with the user's body, a contact layer comprising at least one of medical polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-toxic non-conductive rubber and having a thickness of 0.2 to 0.7 mm;
A conductive layer laminated on the upper surface of the contact layer, including a conductive material, and electrically connected to the controller via the connection part;
As laminated between the conductive layer and the protector body, the joint protector, characterized in that it comprises a non-contact layer comprising at least one of medical polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and non-toxic non-conductive rubber. The method of claim 1,
The electrode pad,
Provided at a position corresponding to the joint of the human body, the joint protector, characterized in that the stimulation by a micro-current is applied as it comes into contact with the joint of the human body. The method of claim 1,
The controller is
a communication unit connected to the user's smartphone through communication; and
Joint protector, characterized in that it comprises a strength control unit for controlling the intensity of the generation of the micro-current according to the reception of the control signal by the smart phone. delete delete delete delete delete

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